Waterworld
A mutated drifter seeking refuge trades his rare dirt for supplies, only to be condemned to a death‑tank just as a ruthless pirate fleet assaults the floating atoll—forcing him to fight for survival and uncover the mythic Dryland before both he and the community are drowned.
“Beyond the horizon lies the secret to a new beginning.”
Synopsis
In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and turned Earth into a liquid planet, a barmaid rescues a mutant seafarer from a floating island prison. The three escape together, along with her young charge, Enola, and board his ship. However, the trio soon becomes the target of a menacing pirate who is after the map to "Dryland," which is tattooed on Enola's back.
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A crew of 268+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Peter BoyleShot by Dean SemlerScored by James Newton HowardDesigned by Dennis GassnerSound by Bill W Benton Nm0072904Costumes by John Bloomfield
Box Office
1995 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.5× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$264.2M
US & Canada: $88.2M — 33% of worldwide · International: $176.0M (67%)
Opening weekend: $21.2M — 24% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $32.1M — 36% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,268 theaters
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Versions & cuts
- director's cut· 176 min
Also known as
- Waterworldde
- (DVD Title)Waterworld: Mundo acuático
Release dates around the world4 countries · showhide
- United StatesJul 20, 1995
- United KingdomAug 11, 1995
- IrelandAug 11, 1995
- JapanAug 26, 1995
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Cast & Crew
268 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Supporting cast
46Willy Petrovic
as Boy
Jack Kehler
as Banker
Lanny Flaherty
as Trader
Robert A Silverman
as Hydroholic
Gerard Murphy
as Nord
Sab Shimono
as Elder
Rita Zohar
as Atoller
Henry Kapono Ka Aihue
as Gatesman
Michael Jeter
as Old Gregor
August Neves
as Old Atoller
Tracy Anderson
as Gatesman
Neil Giuntoli
as Hellfire Gunner
Robert Joy
as Ledger Guy
John Fleck
as Doctor
David Finnegan
as Toby
Greg Goossen
as Sawzall Smoker
William Preston
as Depth Gauge
Jack Black
as Pilot
John Toles Bey
as Plane Gunner
Kim Coates
as Drifter
Ari Barak
as Atoll Man
Chris Douridas
as Atoller
Alexa Jago
as Atoll Woman
Sean Whalen
as Bone
Robert Lasardo
as Smitty
Lee Arenberg
as Djeng
Doug Spinuzza
as Truan
Victor Sanchez
as Citizen
Paul Bogh
as Crazed Smoker
Emmy Collins
as Smoker
Annie Costner
as Atoll Girl
Hal Douglas
as Narrator
Anne Gaybis
as Deacon Gang Member
Michael Haddad
as Smoker
Trent Hopkins
as Smoker
Todd Livdahl
as Smoker
Lisa Liz Long
as Smoker #5
Gorja Max
as Smoker
Chris Moore
as Survivor
Tiffany Ariana Morrow
as Smoker
John Otrin
as Wild Lines
Devin Schumacher
as Smoker
Delisa Sexton
as Deacon Gang Member
Robert Stachowiak
as Smoker
Bobby Sussman
as Smoker
Jenny Tallent
as Atoller Wife
Directors
1Writers
2Producers
11Andrew Licht
executive producer
Charles Gordon
Producer, Producers
Charles Gordon Nm0330077
Producer
David Fulton
associate producer
Gene Levy
line producer
Ilona Herzberg
executive producer
Jeffrey A Mueller
executive producer (as Jeffrey Mueller)
John Davis
Producer, Producers
Kevin Costner
Producer, Producers
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Sid Sheinberg
executive producer (uncredited)
Other crew
204Andre Bustanoby
3d tracking: Boss Film Studios
Robert Gordon
accountant (as Bob Gordon)
Chris Carpenter Nm0139303
additional sound re-recording mixer
Bill W Benton Nm0072904
additional sound re-recording mixer (as Bill Benton)
Rick Canelli
adr recordist
Nancy Kato
animator
Staci Pontius
apprentice editor
Dan Sprague
armorer
David Aaron
armorer
Harry Lu
armorer
Syd Stembridge
armorer
David F Klassen
as David Klassen
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